December 23, 2012, 12:40AM

Instead of shortsighted plans to privatize the lottery without sufficient competition and safeguards, how about bringing Gus, the second-most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, out of forced retirement and taking advantage of all of the marketing that he and his family members have to offer? How could anyone think a boring pitchman such as “Penny” could effectively replace that lovable furry... Full story »

February 25, 2012, 7:41AM

CHEERS or JEERS to this winter warmth? That probably depends if you are a skier. It sure seems Punxsutawney Phil was wrong this year. Forget the six more weeks of winter. We have hardly had a winter. JEERS to the end of Gus the Groundhog as state Lottery spokes “person.” Pennsylvania loves its groundhogs (or at least certain ones)... Full story »